Used this product to trim tree limbs which were blocking my DISH reception, some of which were over 20 foot reach to cut. This saw was able to perform the task, and cut many limbs out of the way, some over 2.5" in diameter. There was no way to safely reach these limbs to use a chain saw or pruning shears on without renting a bucket truck to do so, but this saw worked and did the job....you just have to make sure you keep the blade at 90 degree angle to the limb when cutting......much cheaper than me having to rent a bucket truck or hire a tree trimming company.CRJones